Alaska remains unbeaten

THE ALASKA Aces prevailed in a battle of unbeaten teams, coming up with a better endgame poise to down the Barako Bull Energy Colas, 77-73, last night in the 38th PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.

The Aces took sole possession of the solo lead with a clean 3-0 (win-loss) slate, while the Energy Colas absorbed their first loss to drop to 2-1.

In the second game, the Petron Blaze Boosters logged their second staight win with a 105-90 victory over sister team Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings.

Alaska showed the needed composure in the closing minutes, finishing the game strong after allowing Barako Bull to come back from a 17-point second quarter deficit.

Barako Bull trailed Alaska for most part of the first half but made a big turnaround in the third quarter when they wrested the lead, 60-59, going into the final period.

Robert Dozier logged a third straight double-double performance with 19 points and 20 rebounds./editorial assistant Calvin Cordova